(0Day) D-Link D-View Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

May 24th, 2024

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link D-View. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the TokenUtils class. The issue results from a hard-coded cryptographic key. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system.

Additional Details

08/22/23 – ZDI reported the vulnerability to the vendor
08/22/23 – The vendor acknowledged the receipt of the report
08/23/23 – The vendor communicated that the cases would be fixed in October, 2023 release
05/01/24 – ZDI notified the vendor of the intention to publish the case as 0-day advisory on 05/14/24

-- Mitigation: On May 14, 2024, the vendor informed ZDI about the software update v2.0.3.88
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/security/publication.aspx?name=SAP10386


Disclosure Timeline

  • 2023-08-22 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-05-24 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-07-01 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Piotr Bazydlo (@chudypb) of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative

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